Alzheimer’s – Page 6 – God's Grace and Life's Challenges

The Urgent Call and the Clever Mama

Dad called last night and his voice was urgent. “Get over here quick! Mom is sitting on me!” he said.

I needed to leave. I had a list of things to get done. I’d already fed Mom lunch and washed

A few years ago in this journey with Alzheimer’s, I used to ask Mom, “Do you know who I am?”

This is the second time I’ve ever cried tears of gratitude for a dentist. And I’m pretty sure it’s the

Last night Mama asked, “When I’m old, can I go home?” And though I half smile at the innocent wonder

Mama cuddles up next to me on the love seat. “I love you, Mama,” I say. Mom turns her head

Sometimes it’s better to not say much. Talking with Mama seems to agitate her more often than not these days.

I sit next to Mama on the love seat and start to sing our Bushel and a Peck song. “I

Mama hollers so much these days. Loudly and sometimes for hours. We try to make sure all her needs are

Oh, such lessons of love I see. Oh, dear sons and daughters, please pay attention. As I prepare things for